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Ethnic Studies at Northeastern Illinois University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ethnic Studies, take a look at what Northeastern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 10 ethnic studies degrees were granted at Northeastern Illinois University.

Online Class Availability at Northeastern Illinois University

Distance learning is available at Northeastern Illinois University. Of 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) studied exclusively online and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University

Students who complete Northeastern Illinois University’s Ethnic Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$42,916
2 years	$41,565
3 years	$42,861
4 years	$57,462
5 years	$64,859

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Ethnic Studies graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn a median of $57,462, compared with $54,279 for all Northeastern Illinois University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Ethnic Studies graduates from Northeastern Illinois University is $30,614.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Ethnic Studies graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ethnic Studies graduates at Northeastern Illinois University are 70% women (7) and 30% men (3).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University

Of the 3 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 67% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 66%.*

Ethnic Studies Master’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University

Among the 7 master’s ethnic studies graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	6
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 100% of Ethnic Studies master’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, above the national average of 60%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at Northeastern Illinois University

The Ethnic Studies program at Northeastern Illinois University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Women’s Studies	1
Other Ethnic Studies	9

Highest-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Those who complete Ethnic Studies program at Northeastern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Ethnic Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

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